Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Recurring Early Literacy: Community of Practice Early Literacy: Community of Practice will include a dinner, high-quality picture books, and opportunities to learn, grow, and connect around early literacy. Learn More The event is open to all practitioners, educators, and community members across Homestead and surrounding neighborhoods. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 and […]
Thursday, 10:30 am to 11:30 pm Pennsylvania One Book Virtual Event: Arlo Draws an Octopus Registration is open for the upcoming virtual live event with the author and illustrator of "Arlo Draws an Octopus," a Pennsylvania Book One selection. Learn More The 2025 PA One Book is written by Lori Mortensen and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. The book follows the story of Arlo, who draws an octopus, but believes […]
Friday, 10:00 am to 11:00 am Allegheny County Youth Population Dashboard Live Demonstration Allegheny County's Department of Children Initiatives (DCI) will hold a live demonstration in April for an interactive, public dashboard that it has developed. Learn More The public tool allows users to export population data and view youth population by school district, municipality, and Census block group. During the demonstration, the dashboard's team will review its […]
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Recurring Free Developmental Screenings for Children ELRC Region 5 is hosting free Ages & Stages Questionnaires developmental screening events in April. Learn More Families with children between the ages of two months and 5 years are invited to participate on the following dates: Friday, April 11 at Hosanna House (807 Wallace Avenue) Wednesday, April 16 at 304 Wood Street, suite 400, […]
Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Recurring Community of Practice for Home-Based Educators ELRC Region 5 is hosting Communities of Practice for home-based early learning educators to discuss topics of interest, ask questions, and offer insight and inspiration to one another. Learn More Meetings occur virtually every other Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The sessions include: March 25: Certification and Announcements April 8: Handbooks and […]